# La Gloria Cubana 2023 8th Street Review #3

Picked this one up at a Forged Cigar Company event at Ted’s Tobacco and lit it up that evening. Construction was pretty tight at first — had to pin it a couple times to get the draw where I like it. Once it opened up, it really delivered. By RJ73 on July 17 2025 10:27:37 PM

- **Cigar:** [La Gloria Cubana 2023 8th Street](https://www.cigarworld.com/cigars/la-gloria-cubana/2023-8th-street/)
- **Reviewed by:** RJ73
- **Date:** July 18, 2025
- **Rating:** 5 out of 5
- **Body:** 5 out of 5
- **Flavor:** 5 out of 5
- **Construction:** 5 out of 5
- **Smoked at:** [Ted's Tobacco - 14215 Pacific, Omaha, NE 68152](https://www.cigarworld.com/locator/location/teds-tobacco-1/)

## La Gloria Cubana 8th Street Miami — Special Occasion Worthy

Picked this one up at a Forged Cigar Company event at Ted’s Tobacco and lit it up that evening. Construction was pretty tight at first — had to pin it a couple times to get the draw where I like it. Once it opened up, it really delivered.

Plenty of cedar and earth up front, with a touch of spice and leather in the background. As it burned down, I picked up some espresso and a warm, slightly sweet note — almost like spiced cocoa. Solid complexity without being over the top.

After that first hiccup, it smoked beautifully. Definitely going on my “very special occasion” list. Glad I grabbed it.